LAURA W. PIERCEI have been rug hooking since I joined our local ATHA guild, Wine Country Rug
Hookers, 7 years ago. I started teaching in April 2003 and started teacher training with
the National Guild of Pearl K McGown Hookrafters in June 2003. My mother, Emma
Webber, has been making rugs all of my life, and I knew someday, I would too. I am
self-taught, design my own patterns, and enjoy the artistic play of color, design and texture
in rug making. I am teaching at the Petaluma Park & Recreation department, and am
pursuing other Sonoma County venues where I can teach. I am available for individual
instruction and offer dye classes in my home studio.

JANE BARKER BRAIDING & RUG HOOKINGLearn the exciting art of creating a traditional or primitive hooked rug OR learn to create colorful braided rugs, one of the easiest and thriftiest ways to make a rug. Beginner classes are now being offered. The cost of the class is $75.00 for five 2-hr sessions which does not include supplies. Beginner kits will be available for purchase or you may work on your own design. The classes will be held on Wednesday mornings from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM or Wednesday evenings from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM and are limited to six students per session. Please phone or email me for start date and exact location

BASHA QUILICI
I offer rughooking classes for beginners. I teach both primitive and traditional techniques. Learn all the basics of rughooking, design, and color planning. I also carry kits, supplies, and wool in my store. Please call for class schedules, stop by or email me for information or visit my website at www.huesandviews.com !

Jane Olson has been an Instructor for Rug Hooking and Braiding for 35 years. Please visit with the Jane Olson Rug Studio for more information. For class days and times please contact the store directly.

The Wool Basket, LLC stocks a complete line of rug hooking supplies, along with gifts and collectables. We carry a great selection of hand dyed, tweeds, plaids, and herringbone, and 'as is' wool. The store carries several types of hoops and frames, monk's cloth and linen backing materials, cloth cutters, hooks, patterns, and more. Beginning rug hooking classes are conducted each month. Penny rug classes and rug braiding classes are also offered. Call or E-mail us for class schedules and details. Rug hookers may drop in to hook together each Wednesday from 1 to 4 P.M., and the first Saturday of each month from 10 A.M. to 2 P.M. Information about our classes is available in our newsletter.

LEAH KARO
I am in the mountains close to Denver. I have been Hookin' for near on to 15 years, my mother is a hooker too. I can teach traditional and primitive and I love dyeing and designing rugs. Let me help you learn this fascinating fiber art and get you hooked!! I will travel to teach or can teach in my home. Lets HOOK!!!

JESSIE A. MARSHALL
Instruction in areas of Rug Hooking, Weaving and Spinning. Classes are scheduled at the convenience of the student. I will finish your rugs for you, repair newer rugs and repair unfinished rugs. Please SASE for more information.

My book, "Bed Rugs 18 and Early 19th Century Embroidered Bed Covers Expressions of the American Spirit" is now available for sale. The cost is $15.95 plus $3.50 for shipping in the continental US. The book, 8.5" by 10.75", has 124 pages plus 8 pages of color and black and white illustrations, many line drawings of patterns and stitches used in bed rugs, the history of bed rugs, once thought to be hooked rugs, and their makers, women's education in the 18th and early 19th century, a chapter on how to make a bed rug, a listing of museums where bed rugs may be found, an appendix of primary sources showing how families valued bed rugs, a glossary, bibliography and index.

Known for her use in textured wool and primitive color palette in wide cuts, Wendy Miller's low contrast rugs have an instant old age appearance. She hooks antique motif rugs and original designs that are influenced by all things old. Wendy is a primitive rug hooking teacher, specializing in wide cuts of #8 cut and up. She's an award winning rug artist, author of the primitive dye book "Recipes From The Kitchen of The Red Saltbox", a frequent contributor to Rug Hooking Magazine and a member of ATHA. Wendy's rugs have appeared as finalists in Celebration XV, XVI, XVII, XVIII and as a judge for Celebrations XIX. Wendy travels the eastern U.S. to teach workshops in primitive, wide cut rugs. Workshops for 4-6 students can be booked at her Red Saltbox studio located in Attica, Indiana. Please visit the calendar page of The Red Saltbox website to see Wendy's teaching schedule, or contact Wendy if you're interested in booking your own group workshop.

WHISPERING PINES DESIGNS RUG HOOKING STUDIO / BEV STEWART
Classes and full line of rug hooking supplies, including frames and cutters. Woolkeepers rug hooking group meets each Monday morning from 9 - 11 am and the first Wednesday night of each month from 6:30 - 6:30.

Cherylyn describes her rug hooking style as "persnickety primitives". It is not necessarily fine cut, but is detailed. An accredited member of the Rug Hooking Guild of Nova Scotia's Teachers Branch, Cherylyn's rugs have appeared in Celebrations X and XVII and Rug Hooking Magazine. Her work has also been exhibited at the Center for Maine Contemporary Art in Rockport, ME as part of the 2004 juried show "Contemporary Maine Fiber Art" and 2006 "Work of the Hand". She was also a semifinalist in the American Folk Art Museum's "Icons of America".

Cherylyn teaches ongoing classes at her studio from Sept. through June. Additionally, she frequently travels the East Coast and Atlantic Canada to instruct at various rug hooking workshops.

PAMELA JEAN CHASE - The Niche In The Nook PKM certified teacher, Director of "The Niche in The Nook Rug School", starting in May and ending in Oct.- send for information. Author of a series of Instructional Books on Hooking- "Flowers of the World", "Animal Flowers" and "The Hooking of Scrolls" (each book $24.95). Design Catalog "Welcome to Our World of Design" ($8.50) and "Welcome to My World of Color" dye formula book ($8.50). Weekly Classes-day and evening($7.00 -per lesson (2 hours) class limited to 12 students, private and correspondence instructions.

MARYLOU BLEAKLEY Tapestry and primitive hooking is my specialty. I also dye wool for hooking projects. I am an appraiser of contemporary hand hooked rugs for replacement value. For more information please get in touch.

SANDRA CHEVRIE / Braid AidTeaching at BRAID-AID, workshops and rug schools for over 15 years. Specializes in primitive and wide cut, also how to dye. Classes are held twice a week at Braid-Aid. All hooking supplies available. Call or write for more information.

JUDY COLLEY
Rug Hooking lessons, fine shading and primitive. Morning and evening classes each eight weeks long. Supplies, patterns and workshops available. I will travel or teach at home in the Crooked Hook Studio where there is room for groups up to 24.

Rug Hooking instruction available includes primitives and fine-shaded pieces. Also available is dyeing and repair of antique rugs. Teaching schedule is very flexible. Please contact for more information.

ANAJON HOOKING / JON CIEMIEWICZDo your rugs look flat, lacking shading and dimension. If so sign up for one of Jon's workshops (listed on the website). You will learn how to create great shading and dimension in your hooked piece. Jon's specialty is animals, however, the lessons learned at his workshops will be beneficial for all of your hooked rugs, regardless of motif.

In 1983 Pam first learned rug hooking with Hallie Hall and was so inspired, wanted to be a teacher also. In 1993 she opened her own studio, followed by becoming a McGown certified teacher in 2001. Pam began teaching rug hooking for the League of NH Craftsmen, and became a juried member in 2004. She is now on the juring committee for rug hooking. She has taught at rug schools in the U.S. and Canada, most recently at the ATHA biennial in Louisville, KY. Pam has twice been awarded the Master Artist/Apprenticeship grant for Traditional Rug Hooking from the NH State Council on the Arts, where she apprenticed two students for one year each. Her piece "Once there were many" was a finalist in the American Folk Art Museum's, Icons of America.

Pam loves the challenge of designing, dyeing and turning wool into art.

Pam teaches all skill levels, finding all styles interesting and exciting. She enjoys helping her students see the rug through the wool. Pam carries wool and supplies offering day & evening classes September through May.

I have a state of the art studio in Central New Jersey. I have been making rugs since August 1984 and have been teaching for over 10 years. My work has been featured in several Celebrations. I teach all aspects of rug hooking all over the country as well as in my studio at home. I think WAY out of the box and love helping others do the same. Contact me, Gail Dufresne, at Gailduf@aol.com .

I am located in Warren County, New Jersey, just minutes from Route 78, US Hwy 22 and Easton, PA. Group or private lessons are available in my home. Hand-dyed wool, textured wool and supplies are available. A beginner kit is available if you are new to to hooking. Call or e-mail with any questions you may have..

Our retail studio/shop is located just minutes off route 80 near the Delaware Water Gap. We carry over 150 bolts of tweeds and textures and also hand dyed wools. We also have a full line of supplies needed to complete your rug hooking, rug punching and miniature punchneedle projects. Look for us on the web at www.twooldcrowsnj.com or call for hours and directions.

Classes held on first and third Saturdays from September to June. Time: 11am to 4pm. Class fee: $20 per class. Private instruction also available. Patterns, supplies and wool available. Call or email for more information and travel directions.

DICK LABARGE
HOOKED ON THE CREEK
Weekly classes are held Wednesday and Thursday. Private instruction and classes on dying also available. Dyed materials and patterns available, plus a large line of supplies.

SIBYL OSICKA, Author of "Soft is Beautiful" Book I and IIClasses held Wednesday evenings. I teach at many workshops throughout the USA. Many find my dye book of great help that includes many helpful hints plus dye formulas.

VICKI CALU
Three Bags Full Rug Hooking Studio
Weekly classes offered on Saturday from 9am 'til noon, $10. All styles, all designers, and all levels of skill welcome. Dyeing classes by appointment. Hand dyed wool available in class, by appointment, and at Primitive Seasons store in the town of Dublin. Custom dying or private lessons by request.

FOOTSTOOLS, FOOTSTOOLS: Traveling workshops and classes for making a hooked footstool, sales of unfinished stools and patterns with instructions for covering also available. In the Knoxville and Maryville area beginning and intermediate classes offered that specialize in the use of color. Fine shading and primitive students welcome. Visit www.undertherug.com for class schedule, patterns and portfolio.

ROBIN COX New to teaching but not new to textile art, Robin's love for "making something out of nothing" has led to a successful weaving business that has now made the natural addition of rug hooking. Come lets learn this beautiful craft together.

If you are interested in attending our new "hookers" class to be held on Saturday and Monday mornings at 11:00 please let us know.

PAULA ALDERS - PAULA'S PRIMITIVES & WOOL BARN Paula's Primitives and Wool Barn is a complete rug hooking studio and internet and mail order business.We are the exclusive distributor of David Harden Folk Art rug patterns and original designs by Paula Alders plus many other artists, and we stock a fabulous selection of imported British and domestic wool, plus a huge selection of hand dyed solids and textures. We teach beginners through advanced classes and offer individual instruction. We host frequent hooking events. To be notified of our special rug hooking events contact us at
paulasprimitives.net or call 936 348-2787 or 713-858-7197.

PAT CHANCEY
Pat Chancey has been an Instructor for over 30 years. Please contact her for class schedules. She also can provide information on the Texas Rug Camp in April of 1997. Visit her under the Bulletin Board / Workshop Forum.

BLUEBERRY HILL CRAFTS
Trisha teaches the art of rug making in private classes, group classes and summer camps. She teaches punch needle oriental rug hooking, certified by American Heirloom, and rug braiding (butted) endorsed by Barbara Fisher. Trisha's rugs have won many awards. Classes in Jericho, Vermont are on going and are offered in the fall or winter for 8 weeks. Private classes are $10.00 an hour and are by appointment.

Custom orders accepted on braided rug orders.
Please look under Workshops for special class offerings, Suppliers and Designers or Blueberry Hill Crafts web site for more information.

MARY'S WOOL GARDEN
I offer Traditional Rug Hooking Instruction in Richmond, VA. Individual or group lessons are available. I carry rug hooking supplies including a huge selection of hand dyed wool and will custom dye to your specifications. I am the author of the "Dyeing Journal for Rug Hookers", an invaluable aid for organizing dye recipes and swatches. I am also the director of the Outer Banks Rug Hooking Retreat held each October at Corolla, NC..

JULIA JONES
Private lessons in my home Mondays and Wednesdays, $12.00 per hour. Group lessons through Jefferson and Berkeley County Adult Education Progams. Also do commissions and restorations of antique rugs. Extensive teaching experience through government funded programs as well as privately. Inquiries are welcome. Studio located at 726 Hawthorne Road, Harper's Ferry, WV (Eastern Panhandle area).

MARY ANNE WISEUsing techniques common to visual artists but adapted for rug hooking, Mary Anne will teach students to design rugs full of vitality, authenticity and originality. She views herself as a guide helping students "mine" their life experiences to access their intuitive artistry. No drawing skills are necessary. Classes are illustrated with daily slide lectures. Mary Anne believes that imagination, personal inventiveness and a lack of artistic inhibition are the factor that comprise the best hooked rugs. She also lectures on contemporary rug hooking and tufting.

Primitive Rug Hooking classes taught from beginners to intermediate level. Beautiful kits available, or learn how to plan and hook your own design. Classes are taught in a beautiful Wisconsin rural setting about 1 hour from both Chicago and Milwaukee. Call or e-mail for current class schedule.

HEATHER RITCHIE
I teach hooky, proddy & dying at my studio in the heart of the Yorkshire dales (James Herriot Country).One day workshops or weekends offering B.& B. All my hooks, spring hooks and prodders are hand turned at my workshop, the handles are made out of beautiful hardwoods, various shapes and sizes. The shanks are made from steel or bronze and these can be viewed on my web page at www.rugmaker.co.uk/ .